Machine binding

When I began quilting, I learned to make bias binding and to finish by hand. Now, my preferred method is to attach the binding completely by machine. Most often, by the time I'm at the binding stage I'm just ready to be done and I really appreciate the speed of this method. Start by creating ...continue reading →

Easy and quick quilt binding technique using a blind hem sewing machine foot

There are lots and lots of binding tutorials. Lots. So I’m going to skim over binding basics fairly quickly in order to share with you how I machine bind my quilts to look almost hand sewn. I do all my quilts this way, so by now I’ve become fairly quick at it. I...Read More

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See how to finish binding on a quilt - the easy way!

How to bind a quilt by machine that looks near to invisible. How to use Gütermann invisible nylon thread to bind by machine. Free Pattern. Spring Blossoms for Mom lap quilt.

How to Join Quilt Binding Ends Step by Step complete with video

I'm so enjoying this quilting time and the learning of FMQ that is going with it. I am however going to cheat and share two of my favorite tutorials. My first is by Lori at the "In Box Jaunt" where I have learned so much about the different Free Motion Quilting finishes available . She is making this fun for me, when it used to be so stressful. It's like, no more fear of ruining my quilt and instead, what can I do next. It's all about the learning curve for me and the ones I have found here…

Don't miss this post! 9 steps you've always wanted to know about making a continuous bias binding for your quilt, plus everything you wanted to know about it.